Maintenance and Janitorial Associate

Description

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter‑Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today.

We work onsite with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four‑legged friend.

The Maintenance and Janitorial Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming workplace. This role focuses primarily on janitorial and cleaning duties, while also supporting basic facilities tasks.

• Performs daily cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitizing surfaces, and trash/recycling removal
• Performs basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, assembling small items, and minor repairs
• Cleans and restocks restrooms, break rooms, kitchens, and common areas
• Maintains the cleanliness of offices, conference rooms, hallways, and entryways
• Refills paper products, soap, and other janitorial supplies as needed
• Basic knowledge in use of hand tools and power tools
• Follows established cleaning schedules and safety procedures
• Delivers packages, supplies, and equipment to Team Members throughout the building
• Assists with setting up and breaking down conference rooms
• Reports facility issues, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to the Facilities & Janitorial Lead
• Supports organization of storage rooms, supply areas, and janitorial closets
• Performs additional duties as required

• Prior experience in janitorial, custodial, facilities, or general maintenance work
• Self‑motivated and proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail and a high sense of urgency and responsibility
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A high degree of initiative and self‑motivation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize competing demands
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and colleagues
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
• Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

The physical demands described here represent those that a Team Member must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to use their hands to handle or feel. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Whisker Parents Program
• 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
• Pet Insurance Discount
• 401K match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short‑term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Top of the line equipment
• Pet‑friendly office
• Whisker products and swag
• Continuing education support
• On‑site gym with Peloton
• Referral program

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

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